CWG 2022: 1 point did not let you sleep for 11 years, the Indian team got emotional after the historic win
The Indian women’s team created history by winning the gold medal in lawn balls at the Commonwealth Games 2022. It’s like a dream come true for the whole team
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New Delhi. The Indian Lawn Balls women’s team created history on Tuesday in the Commonwealth Games 2022. India won gold by defeating South Africa in lawn balls. This is India’s first medal in this sport. After the historic victory, the Indian women’s team became emotional. Actually no one expected this medal from him. After the victory, Nayanmoni Sekia said that when the score was tied at 1-1 in the final, our enthusiasm was reduced a bit, but we did not give up hope. We talked to each other and understood what we could do.
Dream was broken by 1 point
On the other hand, Pinky Singh, another member of the winning team, said that I do not have words, but I am excited. Right now I can’t tell the feelings, because it is like a dream come true for me. 11 years ago we lost the match by 1 point. That necklace did not let him sleep for years. Roopa Rani said that I am feeling very proud. When we came to the podium and the national anthem was played, we got goosebumps. We never thought about it, but today it has become possible.
Coventry, England | I feel very proud. We had goosebumps (when we took to the podium & National Anthem was played). We had never thought of it but it became possible today: Rupa Rani Tirkey, member of India’s Lawn Bowls team, after winning gold at #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/ZYviN1mVPq
— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2022
I am speechless. But I am elated. I can’t explain the feeling right now because it is a dream come true for me. 11 years ago we lost by 1 point. Now we got it: Pinki Singh, member of India’s Lawn Bowls team #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/Oum66h45cG
— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2022
Tough competition till 12 rounds
Talking about the match, India defeated South Africa 17-10 and captured the gold. India got a big challenge from South Africa. After the score was tied at 10-10 in the 12th round, Team India made a strong comeback and started taking the lead, which India created history by keeping it till the last. This victory of India is being celebrated all over the country.
